Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual

Transport and practical equipment
Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 v
olt power socket. The appliances connec-
ted to each power socket must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt. WARNING
The power socket works only when the igni-
tion i s

on. Improper use may cause serious
injury or even fire. Children should therefore
not be left in the vehicle unattended if the
button is also left behind. Otherwise there is
a possibility that they may be injured. CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
d am

aging the sockets. Note
The use of electrical appliances with the en-
gine sw it

ched off will cause a battery dis-
charge. Storing objects
Lo

ading the luggage compartment All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af

ely secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could impair the driving safety or driving characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centr

e of gravity.
– Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
comp

artment.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
bl

e in the luggage compartment.
– Place the heavy objects first.
– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
ring

s ››› page 151. WARNING
● Loo

se luggage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
● Always stow objects in the luggage com-
par
tment and secure them on the fastening
rings.
● Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-
ject
s.
● During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose o
bjects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift
when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents. ●
Nev er e

xceed the allowed axle weights or
allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
ci

ally when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the v
ehicle. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle. Note
● Air c ir

culation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.
● Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing rin
gs are commercially available. 149
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Luggage compartment cover Fig. 149
Rear lid open with the luggage com-
p ar
tment cover. The luggage compartment cover blocks the
v
iew int

o the luggage compartment.
Removing – Remove the straps A and unfasten the
c o

ver of the support B by pressing up-
w ar
ds in the direction of arrow 1 .
Fittin g
– In
sert the cover horizontally so that it coin-
cide
s with the “plate” on the axis of the
supports B and press down until it engag-
e s.
– Att

ach the straps to the rear lid A
› ›
› . WARNING
● The lug g

age compartment cover must al-
ways be fixed properly (risk of accident).
● The luggage compartment cover should not
be used a
s a storage shelf. Articles placed on
this cover could cause injury to vehicle occu-
pants in an accident or if the brakes are ap-
plied suddenly. Storing the rear shelf
Fig. 150
In the luggage compartment: covers
f or s

toring the rear shelf. Fig. 151
In the luggage compartment: fitting
the s t

orage compartment shelf. The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-
g
ag

e compartment variable floor.
● Remove the left and right covers
››

› Fig. 150.
● Press the rear shelf until it engages in its
hous
ing ››› Fig. 151.
● Put the left and right covers in their original
pos
ition.
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Tailboard for transporting long items* Fig. 152
On the rear seat backrest: opening
the t ai
lboard. Fig. 153
In the luggage compartment: open-
in g the t

ailboard. On the rear seat, behind the central armrest,
ther
e i

s a tailboard for transporting long
items in the interior, such as skis. To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects
shoul

d be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before
they are inserted through the tailboard.
When the armrest is down, nobody may trav-
el in the centre rear seat.
Opening the tailboard
● Lower the centre armrest.
● Pull the release lever in the direction of the
arro
w and push the tailboard cover
››› Fig. 152 1 down and forwards.
● Open the rear lid.
● Insert the long objects through the gap
fr om the lug

gage compartment.
● Secure the objects with the seatbelt.
● Close the rear lid.
Clo
sing the tailboard
● Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The
red m
ark on the luggage compartment side
should never be visible.
● Close the rear lid.
● Lift the centre armrest if necessary. Note
The tailboard can also be opened from the
lug g

age compartment. To do so, press the re-
lease lever down, in the direction of the ar-
row, and the cover upwards ››› Fig. 153. Fastening rings*
Fig. 154
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
in g rin

gs In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
p
ar

tment there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage ››› Fig. 154.
In order to use the front fastening rings, they
must be lifted beforehand. WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
s tr

aps are used, they could break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that
are s
uitable and in a good condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
cur
ely fastened to the fastening rings. » 151
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●
Ob
jects in the luggage compartment that
are unsecured could move suddenly and
modify the handling of the vehicle.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never exceed the maximum tensile load of
the fa
stening ring when securing objects.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening
ring
s. Note
● The m ax

imum tensile load that the fasten-
ing rings can support is 3.5 kN.
● Belts and securing systems for the appro-
priat
e load can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this.
● The fastening rings are rendered unusable
for
versions with a spare wheel. Retaining hooks
Fig. 155
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook

s At the rear of the luggage compartment, on
the l
ef

t and right, there are fixed retaining
hooks ››› Fig. 155.
The retaining hooks have been designed to
secure light shopping bags. WARNING
Never use the retaining hooks as fastening
rin g

s. In case of sudden braking or an acci-
dent, the hooks could break. CAUTION
Each hook is designed for a maximum load of
2.5 k g. Net bag*
Fig. 156
In the luggage compartment: net
b ag hook

ed to the ground. Fig. 157
In the luggage compartment: rings
1 and hooks
2 for attaching the net bag.
The luggage compartment prevents light lug-
g
ag

e from moving. The net bag has a zip and
can be used to store small objects.
The net bag can be hooked up to the luggage
compartment in different ways.
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Hooking the net bag into the luggage com-
p ar
tment floor
● As applicable, lift the front fastening rings
››

› Fig. 156 2 .
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
2
› ›› . The bag zip should be facing up-
w ar

ds.
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
1 .
Hook the net

bag next to the load threshold
● Secure the short net hooks to the fastening
ring
s ››› Fig. 157 1
› ›› . The bag zip should
be f ac
ing upwards.
● Secure the straps in the bag hooks 2 .
R emo

ving the net bag
The hooked up net bag is taut ››› .
● Remove the hooks and the net bag straps
fr om the f

astening rings and from the bag
hooks.
● Store the net bag in the luggage compart-
ment. WARNING
To secure the elastic net bag on the fastening
rin g

s it must be stretched out. Once hooked
up it is taut. If the net bag is hooked up or un-
hooked incorrectly the hooks could cause in-
juries. ●
Alw

ays secure the net hooks properly so
that they do not suddenly release from the
fastening rings when hooking or unhooking
them.
● On hooking or unhooking them, protect
your ey
es and face in case the hooks are re-
leased suddenly.
● Always hook up the net bag hooks in the
des
cribed order. If a hook is unexpectedly re-
leased the risk of injury is increased. Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 158
Luggage compartment variable
floor: po s

itions. Fig. 159
Luggage compartment variable
floor: gr oo

ves tilted. Variable floor in the high position
● Lift the floor using handle ››

› Fig. 158 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
f
u
lly passed the supports 2 .
● Move the floor forward over the supports as
f ar a

s the rear seat backrest and then lower
the floor with the handle 1 .
V ari

able floor in the low position
● Lift the floor using handle ››
› Fig. 158 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
f
u
lly passed the supports 2 .
● Now match the front part with the lower
gr oo

ves of the supports and slide the floor
forwards as far as the rear seat backrest and
lower the floor at the same time with the han-
dle 1 .
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Variable floor in the tilted position
When the v
ariable floor is tilted you can ac-
cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.
● Lift the variable floor using handle
››

› Fig. 158 1 and pull it back until the front
of the floor h
as fully passed the tilted
grooves ››› Fig. 159 3 .
● Pass the floor through these slots using the
h andl

e 1 , pushing until the movable front of
the v
ariable floor folds and rests on the floor
itself.
Variable floor with folded seats
● Lift the variable floor by the handle
››

› Fig. 158 1 and pull it back a little.
● Push the variable floor towards the folded
r e

ar seats with the handle 1 using some
do wn
ward pressure so that the moving part
of the floor is flush with the backs of the rear
seats. WARNING
During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vr e, or in the ev

ent of an accident, objects
could be flung though the interior and cause
serious or fatal injuries.
● Always secure objects, even when the lug-
gag
e compartment floor is properly lifted.
● Only objects that do not protrude more
than 2/3 the height
of the floor may be car- ried between the rear seat and the raised lug-
g
ag

e compartment floor.
● Only objects that do not weigh than ap-
pro
ximately 7.5 kg may be carried between
the rear seat and the raised luggage compart-
ment floor. CAUTION
● The m ax

imum weight that can be loaded on
the luggage compartment variable floor in
the top position is 150 kg.
● Do not let the luggage compartment floor
fa

ll when closing it. Always carefully guide it
downwards in a controlled manner. Other-
wise, the lining and the floor of the luggage
compartment could be damaged. Note
SEAT recommends the use of straps to secure
o b

jects to retaining rings. Roof carrier
Intr oduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mi
se aer

odynamics. For this reason, cross
bars or conventional roof carrier systems can-
not be secured to the roof water drains. As the roof water drains are integrated in the
roof

to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap-
proved cross bars and roof carrier systems
can be used.
Cases in which cross bars and the roof carri-
er system should be disassembled.
● When they are not used.
● When the vehicle is washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height, for e
xample, in some garages. WARNING
When heavy or bulky loads are transported
on the r oof

carrier system, car driving per-
formance is affected, as the centre of gravity
shifts and there is greater wind resistance.
● Always secure the load properly using belts
or ret
aining straps that are suitable and in a
good condition.
● Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a neg-
ative eff
ect on aerodynamics, the centre of
gravity and driving performance.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times
to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions. CAUTION
● Remo

ve the cross bars and the roof carrier
system before entering a car wash. 154

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●
Vehic
le height is increased by the installa-
tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system and
the load secured on them. For this purpose,
check that your vehicle's height does not sur-
pass the headspace limit, for example, for un-
derpasses or for entering garage doors.
● Cross bars, the roof carrier system and the
loa
d secured on them should not interfere
with the roof aerial or hamper the path of the
panoramic sun roof and the rear lid.
● On opening the rear lid make sure that it
does
not knock into the roof load. For the sake of the environment
When cross bars and a roof carrier system are
in s

talled, the increased air resistance means
that the vehicle uses more fuel. Attach the cross bars of the roof carri-
er sy
s

tem Fig. 160
Attachment points for the roof rail-
in g

s for the roof carrier system. The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
c
i

al roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely trans-
port luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or
boats on the roof. Suitable accessories can
be acquired at SEAT dealerships.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof car-
rier system properly. Always take the assem-
bly instructions that come with the crossbars
and the roof carrier system in question into
account.
The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings. The distance between crossbars
››› Fig. 160 A should be between 70 and
100 c m and the di

stance between the cross- bars and the brackets of the roof railings
B must be evenly distributed.
WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
b ar

s and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof and
cause an accident and injuries.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
struction
s into account.
● Use only crossbars and the roof carrier sys-
tem when they
are in perfect condition and
are properly secured.
● Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier
sys
tem properly.
● Check threaded joints and attachments
trav
elling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
● Always fit the special roof carrier systems
corr
ectly for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
● Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof
carrier system. Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
c ome w

ith the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle. 155
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Loading the roof carrier system The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the r
oof
carrier system are properly in-
stalled ››› .
M ax

imum authorised roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg.
This figure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
itself on the roof ››› .
A lw

ays check the weight of the roof carrier
system, the cross bars and the weight of the
load to be transported and weigh them if
necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier
with a lower weight rating, you will not be
able to carry the maximum authorised roof
load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-
mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is
listed in the fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
correctly ››› .
Chec k

attachments
Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted con-
nections and attachments after a short jour- ney and subsequently with a certain frequen-
cy. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
c an r

esult in accidents and considerable vehi-
cle damage.
● Never exceed the maximum authorised
loa
d on the roof and on the axles or the vehi-
cle's maximum authorised weight.
● Never exceed the load capacity of the cross
bar
s and the roof carrier system, even if the
maximum authorised roof load has not been
reached.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
bl

e and distribute the vehicle load uniformly. WARNING
If the load is loose or not secured, it could fall
fr om the r

oof carrier system or cause acci-
dents and injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that
are s
uitable and in a good condition.
● Secure the load properly. Air conditioning
He atin

g, ventilation and cool-
ing
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 42
Viewing Climatronic information
On the screen of Climatronic control unit and
on the screen of the factory-fitted Easy Con-
nect system, the theoretical values of the
temperature zones are shown.
The unit of temperature measurement can be
changed in the Easy Connect system.
Dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with its activated
charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier against
impurities in the air taken into the vehicle in-
terior.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed
regularly so that air conditioner performance
is not adversely affected.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas with very high levels of air
pollution, the filter must be changed more
frequently than stated in the Service Sched-
ule.
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Air conditioning
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
c r
eases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and s
now, and that they are not fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outside.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fro
st windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive when
you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating
sys
tem, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility to the outside.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of
time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not r
equired. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duc e driv

er concentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air r
ecirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● To r

eplace the pollen filter, always visit a
service centre.
● Switch the air conditioner off if you think it
ma
y be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked by
a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
ci

alist knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service. Note
● When the c oo

ling system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooling system (compres-
sor) turned on. To do this, press the button  . The button lamp should light up.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fr o

st windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
wind
screen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
t
em* 3 Ap
plies to vehicles with a Touch/Colour Media
S
ystem.
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.
Open the air conditioner menu
● Press the Setup button.
● OR: pr ess the MENU button in Easy Con-
nect .

With the rotating switch select the air
conditioner menu and open it.
On the touch screen you can see and change
the current settings, for example, the temper-
ature set for the driver and passenger sides,
the air distribution and the fan speed. With
button  the driver and passenger side
t emper

atures are synchronised ›››
Book-
let Media System Touch/Colour, chapter Air
conditioning.
To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.
For more information about functions
››› page 108. »
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OperationFunc-
tion
buttonFunction
OFFSwitch off and switch on the Climatronic.
SETUP
The air conditioning settings submenu is
opened. It is possible to make the following
adjustments:
Function button Air conditioning profile.
: to ad-
just the level of the fan in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
Function button Automatic air recirculation
to
switch on and off automatic air recircula-
tion ››› page 160.
BACK
 function button to close the sub-
menu. Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
t
em* 3 Ap
p
lies to vehicles with a Media System Plus/Navi
System.
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.
Open the air conditioner menu
● Press the Set
up button.
On the t op of

the screen you can see and
change the current settings, such as, for ex-
ample, the temperature set for the driver side
and for that of passenger. Temperatures up to +22°C (+72°F) are shown with blue arrows,
and temper

atures over +22°C (+72°F) with
red arrows.
To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.
Function buttonFunction
Air condi-
tioning pro- fileAdjust the fan level in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
OFFClimatronic is switched off.
ONClimatronic is switched on.
SETUP
The air conditioning settings submenu
is opened. It is possible to make the fol-
lowing adjustments:
Function button Air conditioning profile.
: to
adjust the level of the fan in AUTO
mode. You can choose between low, me-
dium and high.
Function button Automatic air recirculation
to switch on and off automatic air recir-
culation
››› page 160.
BACK
 function button to close the
submenu.
Automatic
supplemen-
tary heating
Activate/deactivate the automatic acti-
vation of the supplementary heating for
colder countries (only for engines with
supplementary heating). With the option
deactivated, depending on the outside
temperature the heating may need more
time than normal to reach a comfortable
temperature. Air conditioning user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the en
gine i

s running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-
ly by opening the windows and the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof briefly.
Climatronic: change the temperature unit on
the screen of the radio or on the factory-fit-
ted navigation system
Changing the temperature display from Cel-
sius to Fahrenheit on radio or on the factory-
fitted navigation system is done using the
menu on the instrument panel
›››  page 29.
The cooling system cannot be activated
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing: ● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioner fuse has blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
pr o

ximately +3°C (+38°F).
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